Sara Denman
Tucson Medical Center
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
ASCP-certified Medical Technologist (Microbiology) with 5+ years clinical experience in high-volume hospital labs; relocating to Seattle. Delivers workflow triage, QA/QC and Epic Beaker accuracy, staff onboarding, and CAP/CLIA-aligned instrument validation and technical writing skills.
Work History
Medical Technologist M(ASCP)
4 Years 10 Months- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Use critical thinking and advanced medical knowledge to isolate and identify pathogens, from routine bacteria to fastidious organisms.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Act as a lead resource by prioritizing workflow, troubleshooting complex cases, and mentoring new technologists and students.
- Integrate diverse methods — specialized/differential media, colony morphology, biochemical panels, MALDI-TOF, and molecular diagnostics — to ensure accurate identification.
- Partner with physicians, pharmacists, and infection control teams to support antibiotic stewardship and optimize patient outcomes.
- Uphold quality standards by monitoring QC data, reviewing PT results, documenting malfunctions, and ensuring timely reporting of critical results.
- Share expertise on unusual pathogens and advanced microbiological techniques, fostering continuous learning within the team.
Medical Lab Technician MLT(ASCP)
1 Year 7 Months- Adapted to the challenges of working in a clinical microbiology lab while facing global pandemic.
- Coordinated surge workflows for ~300 COVID-19 tests/day, triaging specimens and redistributing bench workload to protect TAT.
- Formed contingency plans based on supply shortages on a day-to-day basis.
- Balanced performed thorough equipment troubleshooting and maintenance while patient testing.
Medical Lab Technician Externship
3 Months- Hands-on experience during clinical rotation in microbiology lab, core lab, and blood bank.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory agencies through thorough documentation of laboratory processes and procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Lab Technology
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Skills
Proficient in Sunquest and Epic Beaker LIS
New employee orientation & bench training
Supply/Inventory Management
Interdisciplinary communication
Internal audits adhering to CAP standards
Root Cause Analysis
Certification
- M(ASCP) – Medical Technologist in Microbiology
- MLT(ASCP) – Medical Laboratory Technician
Timeline
Medical Technologist M(ASCP)
Tucson Medical Center
12.2021 - CurrentRead More
Medical Lab Technician MLT(ASCP)
Tucson Medical Center
05.2020 - 12.2021Read More
Medical Lab Technician Externship
Tucson Medical Center
01.2020 - 04.2020Read More
Pima Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Medical Lab Technology
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The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science from Microbiology
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